Hanoi, June 2 -- The environment is fast becoming a leading factor in the search for a home, overtaking the traditional priority of location, as homebuyers pay closer attention to well-being and investors to the potential for real estate value growth. According to the Vietnam Association of Real Estate Brokers (VARS), this shift has been driven by the reality of urban pollution and the impact of the post-COVID-19 era, which has brought health and wellness to the forefront of people's lifestyles. Homebuyers are now increasingly concerned with factors such as air quality, green spaces, and the surrounding community, and many are willing to pay a premium for a 'green' home. The definition of a "prime location" has also become more flexible, ...